Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ogon'

Ogon Dawn Redwood

Ornamental Characteristics: Flower - Monoecious; male flowers in racemes or panicles up to 12” long; female solitaryFruit - Cones pendulous, on .75-1.75” long stalksLeaf - Fall Color - Brown, can be an excellent orange-brown to red-brownBark - Reddish brown when young, becoming darker, fissured and exfoliating in long narrow stripsOther Features - Seldom requires pruning due to neat, uniform, conical habit. ‘Ogon’ is a golden leaf form, significantly yellow on new growth.Possible Use - Season Of Interest -

Culture and Care: Care Requirements - Easy to transplant; best in moist, deep, well-drained slightly acid soils; full sun; may grow late into summer and early fall and is damaged by an early freeze.Native Habitat - Zones 5-8, eastern Szechuan and western China.Diseases and Insects - No serious diseases, may be prone to canker infestations.Strength - Weakness -